Soccer Fun...

What a week for soccer. Alex had scrimmages on Tuesday and Thursday, then there was an in town tournament this weekend. He a game on Friday night, Saturday afternoon and night, and they were supposed to finish of Sunday morning, but the other team decided to go home for the weekend without telling anyone. So they waited around until 9:10 for the official forfeit time. What a great way to start the morning. Alex played really well. They got second place in the tournament. They only had one goal scored against his team. Savannah went to all of the soccer games except Tuesday night and Sunday morning. She loves to watch her brother play soccer. With all of the soccer games we didn't even get pictures. We kept forgetting the camera until Sunday morning and then he didn't play.


This is one of Savannah's birthday gifts from her Grossmutter...

Do you love all of my lace and frills?

A favorite pastime of Savannah's is pulling the bibs and bags out of the drawer and make a mess. We love cleaning up after her.

Back to the Everday...

It's Tuesday, and no ice cream for us. (We ate ice cream 4 times in three days) Life is back to the normal again. We are still wondering if we might get orders, but we won't know anything until the end of May or the first of June. That makes it really hard for planning, especially with the kids going to their moms. If we do get orders, then they would be starting school sooner so that would mean they would come back sooner. For people who like to plan ahead, like we do, this makes it very hard. We are almost positive that Eric won't be going to Iraq, there is the small chance, but not very likely. We are trying to plan summer visits to see family. The only one planned is a trip to Vegas, which was reserved by my sister almost nine months ago. She found out she was going to have a baby and she would be able to do Dakota's baptism and the babies blessing all in one weekend. Now that is Planning ahead. Besides not knowing the future, everything else is going the same.

Beautiful Day...

It was a gorgeous day in San Angelo once again. We decided to go down to the river and have some family pictures taken by our friend, Amylee Stratton. These are some pictures that Eric and I took while we were there. The kids just love to be crazy.

Savannah is getting so big. We love her tons and she makes all of us happy. She is so happy all of the time, even when mom sits her on poky grass.

Yes, we have squinty eyes, but we look good don't we. Now if Mom could just be in the picture instead of taking it we wouldn't even need a photographer.

We were trying to get some shots that would be better then what the school takes. I think I did okay. They are in the shade a little, but you can't see their eyes if you are in the sun.

Nana & Papa come to Texas...

What a weekend filled with family and fun. Eric's dad was in Arlington on a business trip so mom decided to come and visit the family in Texas. It was a short, but fun filled weekend for all of us. Maybe with too much ice cream, but the kids surely didn't mind. Savannah was exhausted from all of the late nights, but she did great and came to love her nana and papa.


Sunday was a beautiful day here in San Angelo so we decided to take a walk down by the river. We enjoyed the weather, tried to figure out what the various plants and trees were called, and watched Alex try not lose his soccer ball in the river. We all had a good time even though walking by the river wasn't the most exciting Sunday activity for teenagers...no worries, they survived.

Savannah quickly had her Nana and Papa eating (literally out of her hand). She quickly warmed up to them both and made sure she gave her papa an extra long hug before he left. They will be missed.

Soccer in Arlington was just a little crazy. The day started out wet and humid, but ended up to be beautiful. We had fun and Savannah managed to get a really short nap. Alex played really well. The won their first game and lost their second.

Savannah is becoming a soccer girl in the making. She loves to watch her brother play and if she sees a ball, she has to play with it right now.

Happy Easter

To start the morning off then both Emily and Savannah got to wear their new clothes to church, and they had to match. Mom just finished up the dress yesterday and decided they both needed matching hair bows this morning before church. No worries we made it just in time for church.

Family pictures where taken when we came home. We even managed to get mom and dad in a picture together with all of the kids. We only took one and it turned out.

Emily and Alex help Savannah find the Easter eggs in the front yard. She didn't understand what to do with them at first, but she quickly realized that it was fun to throw the egg in her basket. She tried to take them out after she threw them in. So we ended up with some cracked hard boiled eggs. Luckily they were hard boiled.

Alex and Emily went on their own scavenger hunt to find their Easter Gifts. We did a scripture chase through the house that ended in their room. They were both shocked to find what they received. Alex got Goal II, a soccer movie he has been dieing to see. Emily got her own CTR ring. They were very excited and happy about the chocolate and other goodies they found in their bag.

This day came with the reminder of how blessed we are this Easter for the wonderful gift of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Eggs all around....

Savannah was able to enjoy her first Easter Egg hunt. Even though many were throwing elbows, she managed to have fun finding her eggs and taking them in and out of the basket. The first egg she pick up had a prize in it.
She was able to pick from a table and found an M&M dispenser. She fell asleep with it in her lap on the way home. (Mom tried to take it away, but she got the evil eye.) Mom decided she could use the M&M dispenser when she learns to use the potty as a reward. M&M the treat for everyone.

Back at the house, the evening almost over, we managed to squeeze in a few eggs to color. Brother and sister decided to help out, and Savannah couldn't figure what all the fuss was about. Dad took the pictures so mom could help out. (Okay, I just watched Horton Hears a Who and I feel like all words need to rhythm.)

Savannah wanted to eat the eggs and tried to dump out the dye, but she enjoyed spending time with brother and sister. Alex and Emily learned a new thing or two about old school egg dying. Needless to say we didn't by the stuff from the store. We had fun together. Its a great way to end your day.

Saturday...

Hooray for the weekend...other than finding out I may have to go to Iraq, it was an uneventful rest of the week. We should know this next week when I will have to be in place by and when I will be back. We are hoping that this will perfect timing for us. Our perfect scenario is that I am gone from May to September, I get the job at the Air Force Academy, Polly and the kids move there in August and I meet them there shortly after I return. Of course, that is the perfect scenario, but it doesn't hurt to dream. No matter what, I have to get a job there by December or they won't take me. They won't accept anyone that has been in for 18 years or more. We are hoping for the perfect scenario...on top of that if I don't get orders by October, then I am stuck in Texas until August next year.

Today we get to take Savannah to her first Easter egg hunt, hopefully the weather will allow us to take her. It is cool and cloudy today with a chance of t-storms.